John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺
@thinkorswim.bsky.social
Campaigning journalist & author. THE LIE OF THE LAND is Shortlisted for 2025 Book Of The Year. Published by @penguinbooksireland
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Delighted to announce that my first book, THE LIE OF THE LAND, is due for publication on September 4th next via @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social.
It's a frank assessment of Ireland and the #Climate emergency, with a roadmap towards a more food and energy-secure future.
It's a frank assessment of Ireland and the #Climate emergency, with a roadmap towards a more food and energy-secure future.
In Wicklow town this sunny morning for the Youth #Climate Conference, ‘Our Climate, Our Future’.
Looking forward to discussing the ideas in THE LIE OF THE LAND.
Looking forward to discussing the ideas in THE LIE OF THE LAND.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
In Wicklow town this sunny morning for the Youth #Climate Conference, ‘Our Climate, Our Future’.
Looking forward to discussing the ideas in THE LIE OF THE LAND.
Looking forward to discussing the ideas in THE LIE OF THE LAND.
In a functioning democracy, companies that repeatedly flout regulations and pollute our rivers would be shut down permanently, and their senior executives prosecuted.
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
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We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
North Cork Creameries temporarily halts production after EPA wasterwater order - The Currency
North Cork Creameries has temporarily ceased production at its major dairy facility in Kanturk after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice to suspend all discharges from its wastew...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a functioning democracy, companies that repeatedly flout regulations and pollute our rivers would be shut down permanently, and their senior executives prosecuted.
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
We live instead in a light-touch regulatory paradise for polluters.
(Reporting by Niall Sargent)
thecurrency.news/articles/208...
The most on-the-money statement you’ll read today.
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The most on-the-money statement you’ll read today.
Pod of this week’s Last Word on the environment with Matt Cooper is now available. I argued for the futility of trying to solve Ireland’s congestion crisis with more roads, while also having a hop off a pet peeve: petrol-powered leaf blowers.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Are Leaf Blowers Bad For The Environment?
On this week’s Environment slot, Matt talks to John Gibbons about the noise and air pollution produced by leaf blowers.Meanwhile, in response to an earlier...
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November 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Pod of this week’s Last Word on the environment with Matt Cooper is now available. I argued for the futility of trying to solve Ireland’s congestion crisis with more roads, while also having a hop off a pet peeve: petrol-powered leaf blowers.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
www.irishtimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
November 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
However low your expectations are of VdL, she never fails to disappoint. A disaster for the EU, on every level.
This week’s Last Word on the environment with Matt Cooper coming up within the hour on Today FM.
Topics include petrol leaf blowers, Iceland’s AMOC alert, sail-powered cargo ships - and more.
Topics include petrol leaf blowers, Iceland’s AMOC alert, sail-powered cargo ships - and more.
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This week’s Last Word on the environment with Matt Cooper coming up within the hour on Today FM.
Topics include petrol leaf blowers, Iceland’s AMOC alert, sail-powered cargo ships - and more.
Topics include petrol leaf blowers, Iceland’s AMOC alert, sail-powered cargo ships - and more.
Mass murder is an interesting way of “testing a fragile ceasefire”.
Incredible how international media continues to provide cover for Israel’s ongoing genocide, despite all the evidence.
Incredible how international media continues to provide cover for Israel’s ongoing genocide, despite all the evidence.
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Mass murder is an interesting way of “testing a fragile ceasefire”.
Incredible how international media continues to provide cover for Israel’s ongoing genocide, despite all the evidence.
Incredible how international media continues to provide cover for Israel’s ongoing genocide, despite all the evidence.
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John’s observation that “we’re concerned but complacent” about climate change was at the heart of their conversation. Their vital work should not be at the fringes of political discourses @thinkorswim.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
John’s observation that “we’re concerned but complacent” about climate change was at the heart of their conversation. Their vital work should not be at the fringes of political discourses @thinkorswim.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social
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A brilliant event here yesterday with two of the most distinguished environment commentators in the country - John Gibbons & Pádraic Fogarty. @thinkorswim.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A brilliant event here yesterday with two of the most distinguished environment commentators in the country - John Gibbons & Pádraic Fogarty. @thinkorswim.bsky.social @whittledaway.bsky.social
Had a great afternoon in @booksupstairs.bsky.social today, in conversation with @whittledaway.bsky.social to discuss THE LIE OF THE LAND.
Packed event, standing room only. Many thanks to Pádraic for skilfully guiding the conversation.
Packed event, standing room only. Many thanks to Pádraic for skilfully guiding the conversation.
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Had a great afternoon in @booksupstairs.bsky.social today, in conversation with @whittledaway.bsky.social to discuss THE LIE OF THE LAND.
Packed event, standing room only. Many thanks to Pádraic for skilfully guiding the conversation.
Packed event, standing room only. Many thanks to Pádraic for skilfully guiding the conversation.
“Please, please don’t mention the 10,000 litres of fossil fuels I’m transporting, let’s talk instead about how ‘green’ the 100 litres of HVO that fuels this lorry is”.
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“Please, please don’t mention the 10,000 litres of fossil fuels I’m transporting, let’s talk instead about how ‘green’ the 100 litres of HVO that fuels this lorry is”.
Looks like Simon Harris’s ongoing meltdown is accelerating. This latest nonsense actually manages the tough task of insulting & infantilising the very farmers he claims to be “standing up for”, who he clearly thinks are eejits.
November 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Looks like Simon Harris’s ongoing meltdown is accelerating. This latest nonsense actually manages the tough task of insulting & infantilising the very farmers he claims to be “standing up for”, who he clearly thinks are eejits.
Rain or shine, 1pm tomorrow at the Garden of Remembrance is the place to be for the big #climate demonstration, a chance to remind our politicians that this crisis hasn’t gone away.
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rain or shine, 1pm tomorrow at the Garden of Remembrance is the place to be for the big #climate demonstration, a chance to remind our politicians that this crisis hasn’t gone away.
Pod of this week’s Last Word on the environment now available. Apart from #climate coverage, I also put the boot into ESB e-cars over its dire billing system.
Also discussed (daft) ideas about adding an orbital motorway outside the M50 in Dublin.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Also discussed (daft) ideas about adding an orbital motorway outside the M50 in Dublin.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Dependence On Fossil Fuels “Biggest Block” To Ireland’s Climate Targets
The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that carbon emissions in Ireland’s transport sector remain “stubbornly high” and that more will need to be...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Pod of this week’s Last Word on the environment now available. Apart from #climate coverage, I also put the boot into ESB e-cars over its dire billing system.
Also discussed (daft) ideas about adding an orbital motorway outside the M50 in Dublin.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Also discussed (daft) ideas about adding an orbital motorway outside the M50 in Dublin.
www.todayfm.com/podcasts/the...
Am due on Today FM very shortly for this week’s Last Word on the environment. Will be explaining a recent experience with ESB e-cars, plus CCAC climate report, bottom trawling and more.
November 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Am due on Today FM very shortly for this week’s Last Word on the environment. Will be explaining a recent experience with ESB e-cars, plus CCAC climate report, bottom trawling and more.
Very much looking forward to this conversation with @whittledaway.bsky.social around THE LIE OF THE LAND this Sunday from 2pm in @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City centre.
Do come along if you’re free.
Do come along if you’re free.
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Very much looking forward to this conversation with @whittledaway.bsky.social around THE LIE OF THE LAND this Sunday from 2pm in @booksupstairs.bsky.social in Dublin City centre.
Do come along if you’re free.
Do come along if you’re free.
For anyone who missed it a couple of weeks back, this is...priceless.
What's truly funny is how many politicians are still convinced these self-interested agri lobbyists hold *massive sway* with the people in rural Ireland.
What's truly funny is how many politicians are still convinced these self-interested agri lobbyists hold *massive sway* with the people in rural Ireland.
November 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
For anyone who missed it a couple of weeks back, this is...priceless.
What's truly funny is how many politicians are still convinced these self-interested agri lobbyists hold *massive sway* with the people in rural Ireland.
What's truly funny is how many politicians are still convinced these self-interested agri lobbyists hold *massive sway* with the people in rural Ireland.
New CCAC #climate report covered on multiple RTÉ news bulletins just now, incl. Morning Ireland interview with chair, Marie Donnelly.
Total mentions of agriculture, Ireland’s largest source of emissions: zero.
Total mentions of agriculture, Ireland’s largest source of emissions: zero.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
New CCAC #climate report covered on multiple RTÉ news bulletins just now, incl. Morning Ireland interview with chair, Marie Donnelly.
Total mentions of agriculture, Ireland’s largest source of emissions: zero.
Total mentions of agriculture, Ireland’s largest source of emissions: zero.
Emissions will not drop significantly unless herd sizes do & society-wide pivot to a plant-based foods. "Ultimately, we need a more diversified agricultural model, with fewer cattle, more horticulture, organics & tillage".
Am quoted in AFP report on France24 today.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Am quoted in AFP report on France24 today.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Ireland's climate battle is being fought in its fields
On a windswept Irish farm, high-tech cow collars track animal health and solar panels glint on the milking parlour's roof, as a country famed for its lush green pastures tries to reduce its agricultur...
www.france24.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Emissions will not drop significantly unless herd sizes do & society-wide pivot to a plant-based foods. "Ultimately, we need a more diversified agricultural model, with fewer cattle, more horticulture, organics & tillage".
Am quoted in AFP report on France24 today.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Am quoted in AFP report on France24 today.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Very enjoyable visit to the Cavan & Monaghan Science Festival today, where I discussed some of the ideas for a #climate resilient future Ireland, as explored in THE LIE OF THE LAND. Librarian Ellie Flood chaired the session.
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Very enjoyable visit to the Cavan & Monaghan Science Festival today, where I discussed some of the ideas for a #climate resilient future Ireland, as explored in THE LIE OF THE LAND. Librarian Ellie Flood chaired the session.
Did an interview with Joe Finnegan on Shannonside Radio from the side of the road en route to Cavan this morning to discuss #COP30 and to debate with INHFA re. Its dismissive approach to the issue.
November 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Did an interview with Joe Finnegan on Shannonside Radio from the side of the road en route to Cavan this morning to discuss #COP30 and to debate with INHFA re. Its dismissive approach to the issue.
On the road to Cavan town shortly to take part in Cavan-Monaghan Science Festival, where I'll be discussing THE LIE OF THE LAND and a new vision for Ireland in the #climate emergency.
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
On the road to Cavan town shortly to take part in Cavan-Monaghan Science Festival, where I'll be discussing THE LIE OF THE LAND and a new vision for Ireland in the #climate emergency.
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New podcast with Data Centre designer and LNG advocate @thinkorswim.bsky.social ;)
The Lie of the Land. Yup!
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The Lie of the Land. Yup!
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
New podcast with Data Centre designer and LNG advocate @thinkorswim.bsky.social ;)
The Lie of the Land. Yup!
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
The Lie of the Land. Yup!
Listen: www.patreon.com/posts/patron...